Kristen Mitikas
About Kristen Mitikas
Kristen Mitikas serves as the Director of HR Operations at Inspire Brands, having previously held various HR leadership roles at Petco for over a decade. She holds an MBA in Business Administration with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from Point Loma Nazarene University.
Current Role at Inspire Brands
Kristen Mitikas serves as the Director of HR Operations at Inspire Brands since 2022. In this role, she oversees HR operations for the organization, ensuring effective management of human resources processes. Her responsibilities include providing strategic consultation to leadership and managing HR initiatives that support a diverse workforce. She leads a team that focuses on optimizing HR functions to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Petco
Prior to her current position, Kristen Mitikas held various roles at Petco from 2006 to 2022. She started as a Human Resources Specialist and progressed to positions such as HR Services Supervisor, Senior Human Resources Specialist, and Human Resources Manager. Her tenure included serving as Director of HR Operations, where she directed operations for a team supporting 28,000 employees. She also managed the HR budget and led significant projects, including the successful implementation of Ceridian Dayforce.
Education and Qualifications
Kristen Mitikas earned her MBA with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from Point Loma Nazarene University. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from the University of San Diego. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Key Achievements in HR Operations
Throughout her career, Kristen Mitikas has achieved significant milestones in HR operations. She led the consolidation of the HR system landscape, reducing the number of integrations by 50% and systems from 40. Additionally, she successfully managed a budget for the Ceridian Dayforce implementation, completing the project on time and under budget by $1 million. Her initiatives have also included reducing onboarding documents by 40% through a multi-million dollar Workday technology project.
Expertise in Human Resources Technology
Kristen Mitikas has demonstrated expertise in leveraging human resources information systems and emerging technologies to drive enterprise-wide change initiatives. Her experience includes guiding projects that enhance operational efficiency and improve employee onboarding processes. She has a proven track record of implementing technology solutions that align with organizational goals and streamline HR operations.